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LOINC Code 67738-5: Was this a constant loud noise or an impulse noise [PhenX]

67738-5 is a LOINC code used to identify Was this a constant loud noise or an impulse noise [PhenX] in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Was this a constant loud noise or an impulse noise. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Was this a constant loud noise or an impulse noise. It is commonly used with the system or sample type ^Patient.

When is it used?

  • Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
  • May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
  • Status: TRIAL
  • Method: PhenX

What it does not mean

  • The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

  • Was this a constant loud noise or an impulse noise [PhenX]
  • Was this a constant loud noise or an impulse noise
  • Noise with irregular or regular high peaks of sound, like hammering
  • Constant or impulse noise; Finding; Findings; Nominal; Point in time; Random

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Common synonyms

Was this a constant loud noise or an impulse noise [PhenX]Constant or impulse noise PhenXWas this a constant loud noise or an impulse noisePHENXFindPt^Patient

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code67738-5
SystemLOINC
Display nameWas this a constant loud noise or an impulse noise [PhenX]
DescriptionWas this a constant loud noise or an impulse noise
Short nameConstant or impulse noise PhenX
ComponentWas this a constant loud noise or an impulse noise
PropertyFind
TimingPt
System (specimen)^Patient
ScaleNom
MethodPhenX
ClassPHENX
StatusTRIAL

Flags

BillableNo
Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC
Version2.82
Releasemain
First released2.38
Last changed2.65

Part names

Was this a constant loud noise or an impulse noiseFindPt^PatientNomPhenXFindingPoint in time (spot)

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